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Spinach vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spinach and Pumpkin flowers

  • Spinach is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Potassium, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Spinach is 47% higher.
  • Spinach contains 5 times more Iron than Pumpkin flowers. Spinach contains 3.57mg of Iron, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.7mg.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +169.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +169.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.7%
Contains more Folate +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.7%
Contains more Folate +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +188.3%
Contains more Fats +271.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +285.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +188.3%
Contains more Fats +271.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +285.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach Pumpkin flowers
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 2.97g 1.03g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.07g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 3.28g Spinach
Calories 23kcal 15kcal Spinach
Sugar 0.43g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.4g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 39mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.7mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 24mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 49mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 173mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.76mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 1947IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 97µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.042mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.075mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 59µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.004g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spinach Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Spinach
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.